Career Interrupted
Redundancy, maternity leave, perimenopause, menopause, illness, caregiving for elderly parents.
Sound familiar? If you're a women in midlife, chances are you've experienced one or more of these transitions and challenges.
And chances are you've had to hit the pause button on your career.
But does an interrupted career automatically mean your earning potential, career progression and skill set are negatively impacted?
If you're struggling to get back into the workplace or you're trying to figure out what path is right for you after taking a career break - whether planned or not - Career Interrupted draws on the journeys of women who have faced career disruptions and emerged stronger than ever.
Each episode features candid conversations with resilient women who have navigated life's unexpected challenges and rebuilt their professional lives.
Through these honest and engaging interviews, listeners gain valuable insights into the strategies, mindsets, and resources that have helped these women reclaim their careers and redefine success on their own terms.
Whether you're currently facing a career interruption or simply seeking inspiration from women who've triumphed over adversity, Career Interrupted offers a wealth of wisdom, practical advice, and motivation to help you navigate your own professional journey.
Join us as we celebrate the strength, adaptability, and determination of women who refuse to let life's interruptions define their careers or their worth.
Career Interrupted
E261｜How to leave a corporate career and start a business in your fifties
“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.”
– Lewis Carroll
You’d think escaping violence in your home country and arriving in the UK with £300 not knowing anyone a soul would be a pretty high-stakes moment for anyone. But for Sue Harper, it was being in a job and feeling like she should be doing something else that were the highest stakes of all.
It takes courage to leave a well-paid job you know isn’t right for you and pivot to something you’re passionate about… especially in your 50s and particularly if you want to go it alone. But taking that leap of faith has been well worth it according to Sue.
Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Hear how Sue has gone from being a school teacher and working for a computer software company to running her own successful picture-framing business and teaching others her passion. Discover practical advice on building a business, embracing change, and overcoming the fear of starting over – even later in life. And learn how Sue’s belief in abundance has shaped her choices.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[04:58] When you need to take a leap of faith.
[06:24] Finding work in your 50s.
[07:36] Doing work you’re meant to do.
[10:20] Take the opportunities that come your way.
[11:52] Living with an abundance mindset.
[17:45] Focusing on a mailing list.
Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a new business, or simply wondering, ‘What’s next?’ this episode will motivate you to embrace your squiggly career path.
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